Re-Conditioned Wheels
07-28-2009, 12:02 PM
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My Ride: 2004 545i TITANIUM GREY II on Black Dakota Lthr, Comfort Seats, Sports PKG, Premium PKG, Active/Dynamic Drive, NAV, Winter Package.
I searched the forum with the above title but could not find anything under that subject. What is your thoughts about re-conditioned OEM wheels? There is a company that specializes in re-conditioned wheels and have most of BMW's wheels for a good price ~$1400 for a set of M5 M166.
Is it safe to use a re-conditioned wheels on our E60s? I've heard many guys on the forum repaired there wheels from miner bends and had no issues.
Is it safe to use a re-conditioned wheels on our E60s? I've heard many guys on the forum repaired there wheels from miner bends and had no issues.
07-28-2009, 12:06 PM
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My Ride: 2004 545i TITANIUM GREY II on Black Dakota Lthr, Comfort Seats, Sports PKG, Premium PKG, Active/Dynamic Drive, NAV, Winter Package.
The price on the new set went up from $1500 to $2100, BMW raised there prices.
Originally Posted by anand_rahim' post='957084' date='Jul 28 2009, 04:04 PM
$1400? Thats pretty pricey for reconditioned wheels. $200 and you can get a brand new set shipped to you I'm sure.
07-28-2009, 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Moopai' post='957088' date='Jul 28 2009, 03:06 PM
The price on the new set went up from $1500 to $2100, BMW raised there prices.
07-28-2009, 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by anand_rahim' post='957084' date='Jul 28 2009, 04:04 PM
$1400? Thats pretty pricey for reconditioned wheels. $200 and you can get a brand new set shipped to you I'm sure.
If that's the case, I'd hunt down a clean used set so you know what you're operating with and have them refinished locally - there probably are many reputable shops within 100 miles of your home who can handle the task. And you might actually save some money!
07-28-2009, 07:34 PM
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OP - I guess the other guy didn't respond to your PMs. In any case, I wouldn't buy these refurbished wheels since you never know what happened with them before.
07-29-2009, 02:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Moopai' post='957075' date='Jul 28 2009, 04:02 PM
I searched the forum with the above title but could not find anything under that subject. What is your thoughts about re-conditioned OEM wheels? There is a company that specializes in re-conditioned wheels and have most of BMW's wheels for a good price ~$1400 for a set of M5 M166.
Is it safe to use a re-conditioned wheels on our E60s? I've heard many guys on the forum repaired there wheels from miner bends and had no issues.
Is it safe to use a re-conditioned wheels on our E60s? I've heard many guys on the forum repaired there wheels from miner bends and had no issues.
Check out BMWWheels.com, I just ordered brand new set for ~$1800 shipped. I checked out Gary at Newport and even with the 25% discount they wanted over $2100 before shipping. Definitely shop around, I also looked at the reconditioned ones but figured for an extra $300 why not get new ones..
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07-29-2009, 02:33 AM
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More times than not reconditioned wheels are ok, but definitely not worth the risk if its a difference of 1400 vs 1800. Extra 400 is not a lot to pay for a piece of mind.